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Gordon C. Rhea, Esq. Sworn In as Virgin Islands Attorney General

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gordon C. Rhea, Esq. was sworn in Friday as Attorney General at the Virgin Islands Department of Justice. Virgin Islands Supreme Court Justice Harold W.L. Willocks administered the oath of office in Government House on St. Croix. Rhea has served as a federal prosecutor, a local prosecutor in the Virgin Islands, […]

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Abandoned Vehicles Tagged for Removal from Bovoni Housing Community

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Office of the St. Thomas/Water Island Administrator in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) and the Virgin Islands Police Department on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, tagged and gave official notice to owners that their vehicles were abandoned and derelict. VIHA staff had given residents prior notification to address

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announces Landmark Partnership to Drive Economic Growth in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean

Historic Collaboration Aims to Advance Regional Economic Development, Boost Trade, and Strengthen Connectivity U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a momentous announcement today at Government House, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. unveiled a groundbreaking partnership that promises to transform the economic landscape of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the broader Caribbean region. This landmark initiative marks a

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Uber Soca Cruise to Anchor in St. Croix Thursday – Revelers and Residents will Converge in Frederiksted

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta held the weekly Government House briefing Monday from Government House on St. Croix. Motta was joined by Ian Turnbull, Director of the Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals, and VIPD Traffic Commander Arthur Joseph, who provided updates on the Uber Soca Cruise, which is scheduled

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Department of Human Services Announces Change to SNAP Income Guidelines

Residents Urged to Participate in The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta held the weekly Government House Briefing Tuesday from Government House on St. Croix. Joining Motta for the live briefing were VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Department of Human Services Commissioner Averil George and Territorial Epidemiologist Esther

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Governor Bryan Acts on Bills from 35th Legislature’s September Session

Vetoes Four Bills, Approves Nomination of Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea Esq. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on a number of bills passed by the 35th Legislature in its September 27 Regular Session, as well as a number of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget bills, and vetoed Budget Bill Nos. 35-0375, 35-0379, 35-0380

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Governor Bryan Performs Ceremonial Coin Toss at NY Jets Football Game

Partnership with New York Jets Highlights Major Push to Market the U.S. Virgin Islands as a Premier Travel Destination U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took center stage October 14th, performing the ceremonial coin toss at the highly anticipated Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at

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Governor Bryan Convenes First Meeting of Commission on Aging, Strengthening Advocacy for Seniors in the Territory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a significant step toward bolstering support and resources for the Territory’s aging population, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the first meeting of the Virgin Islands Commission on Aging on Wednesday, led by Government House Special Projects Coordinator Clint Ferris.  The commission, established under Governor Bryan’s leadership, aims to serve as

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issues Proclamations for the Month of October

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Additionally, during the month of October, Virgin Islanders are being asked to recognize Fire Prevention Week October 6 through October 12 and VI Taxi Week October 20 through

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VIDA Commissioner Addresses Misinformation: Reaffirms Commitment to Animal Welfare Centers in the Virgin Islands

October 7, 2024 – U.S. Virgin Islands – In light of recent criticism suggesting that the Bryan-Roach Administration and the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) are not fully supporting our animal welfare centers and shelters, I, Louis E. Petersen Jr., as Commissioner of Agriculture, feel compelled to address this issue directly and set the record

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